Fiji Ports Corporation Limited recently participated in an inception workshop on the Feasibility Assessment of Energy-Efficient Technologies for Fiji’s Government Shipping Services (GSS) Fleet.
Held on October 3, 2025, the workshop was hosted by the Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport (MPWMST) with technical support from the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) through the Regional Pacific NDC Hub.
It brought together key stakeholders from across the maritime and energy sectors to explore innovative pathways for decarbonizing Fiji’s maritime transport.
The workshop focused on;
- Â Introducing the consultant’s approach for the feasibility assessment;
- Aligning outcomes with Fiji’s NDC and transport sector strategies;
- Identifying practical and energy-efficient technologies for government vessels and;
- Engaging stakeholders for technical, policy, and financial insights.
The workshop initiatives will play a vital role in advancing Fiji’s commitment under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions — aiming for a 40 per cent reduction in domestic maritime shipping emissions by 2030.
This aligns with the country’s overarching national goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
“Fiji Ports’ participation reflects our continued commitment to sustainable maritime development, supporting efforts that enhance energy efficiency, resilience, and innovation across the sector,” FPCL says.
“Together, we are charting a course toward a greener, low-carbon maritime future for Fiji and the Pacific.”
The director of the Department of Energy, Mikaele Belena, said decarbonising the maritime sector was an environmental necessity for Fiji’s climate strategy.
He noted that the “initiative complements Fiji’s co-leadership of the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership (PBSP) with the Republic of the Marshall Islands, ensuring our national work strengthens the collective Pacific advocacy for low-carbon shipping”.
“It also complements the Ministry’s collaboration with GGGI on the development of Fiji’s Sustainable Maritime Transport Roadmap, made possible with the generous support of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea.”
“Together, these efforts provide Fiji with a coherent framework to drive transformation at home while influencing change globally.”
The GGGI Country Representative for Fiji, Kiribati and Tuvalu, Norbert Maass, said: ” For GGGI, this project perfectly embodies the green growth opportunity we promote across the Pacific.
“Decarbonisation in the maritime sector is an investment that will enhance Fiji’s energy security, reduce operating costs, and strengthen capacity to withstand future shocks,” he said.
” Through our partnership with the Regional Pacific NDC Hub, GGGI is proud to provide technical expertise to identify practical and commercially viable energy-efficient solutions.”
